Welcome to Manitowoc, WI

Manitowoc is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. Manitowoc is home to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and is one endpoint of the ferry route of the SS Badger, which connects U.S. Route 10 to Ludington, Michigan.The downtown area has seen a resurgence, with several new restaurants opening, and the recent announcement of new condominiums on the Manitowoc River, along with a completion of the riverwalk trail.

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